Holiday Wine Picks
OUR HOLIDAY WINE PICKS
ORDER BY DECEMBER 15 TO ENSURE DELIVERY BEFORE DECEMBER 25.
Peter’s Holiday Wine Pick: 2014 la pitchoune Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
This is my holiday pick because to me, this is the “classic”. This wine is a true representation of what La Pitchoune is all about. Awesome with mushroom pasta or absolutely fantastic just paired with some good friends. What I really like about this stupendous wine is its balance and the way it magically reveals itself in layers as it hits your mouth. A winner who’s quality far exceeds the modest price.
Andrew’s Holiday Wine Pick: 2014 la pitchoune chenoweth vineyard chardonnay, Russian River
The holidays are full of indulgence and celebrations. For this time of year you need a WOW wine and the 2014 Chenoweth Chardonnay delivers. Served with fresh Dungeness Crab or roast pork and a Chanterelle mushroom sauce this wine will convert any of your ABC friends. The Chenoweth with its exceptional balance and staggering complexity confirms why Chardonnay is the Queen! I know a few bottles will be consumed at my holiday table this season. I suggest you grab a few for your table as well.
Brett’s Holiday Wine Pick: 2016 la pitchoune La Bombe Chenin Blanc, Merrit Island
My holiday pick is our latest release: Our 2016 Chenin Blanc - La Bombe. This wine represents a departure from “normal” for the winery, yet is right on target. Our first wine sourced from outside of Sonoma. Why source from the Merritt Island AVA, you ask? Because it is simply the best place to grow Chenin Blanc in California. I grabbed a case of this before we released it, with the idea of sending it out to reviewers. It never made it out. For the last 3 months, I brought a bottle of this to every party I attended or hosted and it was a hit. And, at $22 a bottle, it’s a steal for the holidays.
Tracy’s Holiday Wine Pick: 2014 la pitchoune English Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
I love the holidays, and nothing says Christmas in a glass like our English Hill Pinot Noir. It has bright and lively aromas of red fruits highlighted by citrus that mingle with juniper, sumac, tobacco and cedar. And its cool site origins are apparent with the cranberry and pomegranate flavors. With this wine, we have pushed the boundaries of farming, and it is bound to cross a boundary or two at the dinner table as well. Like a boys choir singing Handel’s Messiah, this wine has an impressive harmony with pronounced length on the finish. If you want to bring a little piece of the Sonoma Coast home this holiday season, look no further than our English Hill Pinot Noir.